David Farias
David Farias
Training and Qualifications
David holds a Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science and a Master of Physiotherapy.
He has completed further training in the Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA) Levels 1 and 2, Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilisation (DNS), dry needling, and vestibular and vertigo rehabilitation.
Areas of Interest
David works with a broad range of musculoskeletal and movement-related conditions, with particular interests in sporting, gym and running injuries, general musculoskeletal pain, vestibular and vertigo conditions, headaches, post-surgical rehabilitation, osteoarthritis, movement patterns and performance.
He enjoys helping people not only recover from injury, but also improve the way they move, build physical capacity and return to the activities and sports that are important to them.
Why Did You Want to Become an Allied Health Professional?
My interest in Allied Health came from wanting to give back to others. I was very grateful for the physiotherapists who helped me return to sport after my own injuries, and I wanted to be able to provide that same support for other people.
Over time, that developed into a real passion for learning more about the human body, how it moves, adapts and recovers, and how that knowledge can be used to help people get back to doing what they love.
Why Do People Usually See You?
Because Dan doesn’t treat anymore...
But in all seriousness, I would hope people come to see me because I help them get results. My approach is focused on understanding what is contributing to the problem, giving people a clear explanation of what is going on, and creating a practical plan that helps them move forward.
Whether the goal is returning to sport, recovering after surgery, managing pain or improving performance, I aim to make rehabilitation clear, progressive and relevant to what each person wants to achieve.
What Do You Do Outside the Clinic?
Outside the clinic, I spend a lot of time juggling being a dad, husband and very amateur athlete. You will often find me at the gym, running, hiking or attempting some form of home renovation.
I am also a professional IKEA flat-pack builder, salsa dancer, retired burger connoisseur and occasional late-night gamer. Somewhere in between all of that, I make sure there is still plenty of time for quality banter with mates.
Your first session is a 60-minute consultation designed to give you clarity on what’s going on, help you feel better, and provide a clear plan for moving forward. The focus is on understanding your issue thoroughly and making progress from day one.
In your initial consultation, you can expect:
• a clear explanation of what’s contributing to your issue
• treatment on the day to reduce pain and improve movement
• targeted mobility, strength, or control work where it’s actually needed
• guidance on what to do between sessions and how to progress
• a plan built around what you want to get back to
We can help you settle things down quickly, but we also look beyond the symptoms. If you want to fix the issue properly and stop it from coming back, we’ll guide you through that as well.
At its core, what we do is help people get back to doing what they can’t currently do. For some, that means getting out of pain. For others, it means walking comfortably, getting back to work, returning to the gym or sport, managing a long-term condition better, or moving through day-to-day life with more confidence.
We work across a wide range of issues, from injuries and musculoskeletal pain to neurological conditions, post-surgical rehab, and lifestyle-related health concerns where movement, strength, and function all play an important role.
Whether you’ve been given a diagnosis like bursitis, a tendon injury, osteoarthritis, or disc herniation, or you’re just not sure what’s going on, we’ll help you make sense of it and guide you on what to do next.
In most cases, we’ll be able to give you a clear direction and diagnosis straight away. If things are more complex, we’ll explain what we know, what we need to work through, and what the plan is from there.
You’ll leave your first session knowing what’s going on, what needs to change, and what the next steps look like.
Not sure who to book with?
That’s completely fine. You don’t need a referral to get started, and you don’t need to have it all figured out before booking.
If you’re unsure, just book a time that suits you. If you book online, our team will contact you shortly after to make sure you’re with the right person. If you call, we’ll guide you then. All of our therapists can help with a wide range of issues, and if something more specific is needed, we’ll help direct you to the therapist best suited to your situation.
What people usually come in for
Most people don’t come in with a diagnosis; they just know something isn’t right.
Generally, it’s because:
• Pain is stopping them from doing what they need or enjoy
• Something feels off and isn’t settling
• They’re getting back into activity, and something is holding them back
• Their day-to-day comfort or quality of life is affected
• They’ve had an injury, setback, or surgery and need a plan
• They want help managing a condition through movement
Sometimes it’s clear what’s going on, sometimes it’s not. Either way, working that out and giving you a clear plan is part of the process.
Payment options
You can book in and pay privately, and if you have private health cover, you can claim on the spot.
We also work with Medicare, CTP, Workers Compensation, NDIS, and DVA regularly, so if any of those apply to you, our admin team will guide you through it and help take care of the process.
If you book online, we’ll cover this in your welcome call. If you book over the phone, we can talk it through with you then.
Our Clinic Locations
Movement Therapy has two clinic locations: